.NET Architect
Location: US, PA, Philadelphia
Employment type: Contract

Company profile:
Saras America's Microsoft Center of Excellence can help you:Design and develop robust, scalable .NET applicationsDevelop web services using the .NET framework and the SOAP toolkitRe-engineer applications to .NET from legacy systemsMigrate web and desktop applications to .NETManage application upgradesDevelop application interfaces (APIs)Enable remote/mobile access to applicationsTools and Technologies We build visually rich web applications and complex transactional business applications with Microsoft's .NET framework containing Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), Windows Workflow Foundation (WF), .NET services, etc. Saras America uses Microsoft platform products such as Windows Server 2005/2008 with virtualization technologies such as Hyper-V to build applications that can scale and allow server consolidation to reduce IT investments. SQL Server forms reliable data platform for most applications built using Microsoft .NET environment. Saras America has built many complex, innovative and mission critical applications utilizing the SQL Server database technologies. Saras America can help you develop custom Business Intelligence (BI) and reporting application that analyses and reports from a variety of structured and unstructured data. Saras America helps customers develop and deploy a number of solutions including custom branding, workflows, collaboration, departmental solutions and custom portals using Microsoft SharePoint technologies. We use appropriate technologies such as Silverlight along with .NET technologies to create applications with compelling user experiences in a rapid timeline. Saras America can also build Open Source web applications for small and medium businesses using the Microsoft Web Platform.

Job description:
Title: .NET ArchitectStart Date: 11/18/2013End Date: 11/28/2014# of Openings: 1Position Type: ContractLocation: United States, Philadelphia, PA Top Three Skills:1. Lead development and design exp in a .net environment. Focused on web development with technologies such as #URL_11ceb78b45ed93c79e9f871857f2b797b3a411a52b39e81fb1c13e9f8033e73a#, C#, javascript, jquery, ajax, wcf, and sql.2. 2+ years of experience working/leading enterprise development efforts in an agile/scrum environment. 3. Experience leading on-shore and off-shore teams. Job Description:A portal development team for an industry leading technology organization is looking to augment its team with seasoned #URL_d089434b8fef5d6133981031daeebab386019e986005208cc0d182b61eebcc1a# successful candidates will be working to build a customized residential web portal platform that will be utilized on a new product offerings for the organization's residential clients. This position is for an Architect with hands on skills to assist with the build out of an enterprise web site. The breakdown of the succesful candidates tasks will be roughly 90% lead/design and 10% hands on. The Architect will be tasked with the analysis and design of new functionality as well as mentoring team-members. The team utilizes an agile methodology and hosts daily scrum meetings. It is the expectation that the successful candidates will work hand in hand with the off-shore development teams as well as local teams at ensuring that the teams are meeting timelines and achieveing milestones. The primary development will be done in .net 4.0 utilizing technologies such as #URL_11ceb78b45ed93c79e9f871857f2b797b3a411a52b39e81fb1c13e9f8033e73a#, C#, AJAX, WCF, Javascript, Jquery, and SQL. The primary focus of this project will be enhancements and new development to the presentation layer with focus on the business access layer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team that is working with cutting edge technologies on a mission critical platform. The project is 12 months+ with the possibility of extension. Candidates should be available to interview immediatly. Additional Information:This is the Platform Architecture team at Comcsat within .Com They are adding new functionality to their customer facing platform. Releases take place monthly and are geared to provide a better product to their clients. Work Environment:Located downtown Philly. Easily accessible via public transportation. Adequate light wtih low cubicles and open space. The dress is business casual. 

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